Norwegian duo makes instant impact on the soccer pitch
By Ogo Sylla
September 28, 2013 - 2:31pm
Moving to America was difficult for freshman Emil Ekblom and Oyvind Alseth; but sharing a country, language and soccer helped them become playmakers for the Orange.

Syracuse’s men soccer team is a fairly young group this year, comprising of seven freshmen. Of those freshmen, two hail from Norway: striker Emil Ekblom and right fullback Oyvind Alseth.

Ekblom and Alseth have made promising starts to their Syracuse careers, starting in all games this season. Ekblom has three goals so far for the Orange, while Alseth tallied one assist. But beyond the matters on the pitch, integration was the first obstacle they both had to overcome.

Syracuse ACC woes continue with loss to Clemson
By Dan D'Agostino
September 27, 2013 - 11:50am
Miscommunication and other problems contributed to a 1-0 loss at home.

Syracuse (4-5-1) was looking for its first ACC victory in women’s soccer Thursday night against Clemson (5-2-2), but they would be denied in a 1-0 loss to the Tigers. The Tigers also snapped SU’s five-game home win-streak.

“Clemson’s a very athletic team, I can’t take anything away from them,” head coach Phil Wheddon said. “They had a game plan, they put us under a lot of pressure and we didn’t cope with it.”

SU shoots past UMass in 3-0 victory
By Ogo Sylla
September 26, 2013 - 12:09am
Orange players on all sides of the ball contributed in the shutout victory over the Minutemen.

Nick Perea, Stephanos Stamoulacatos and Juuso Pasanen all scored in Syracuse’s 3-0 win over UMass.  While the Orange dominated the scoreboard, they also held advantages in other facets of the game as well.

One Lithuanian volleyball player's journey from silent teammate to positive playmaker
By Jillian Thaw
September 23, 2013 - 10:12am
Once too scared to speak to her teammates, Lithuanian-born Monika Salkute now embraces a new family and a new home on the Syracuse women's volleyball team.

Between sets and after games, the Syracuse women’s volleyball team gathers in a corner of the court. They are often laughing, smiling, or — if things aren’t going so well during the game — discussing game tactics with each other. Monika Salkute, the 6-foot-3-inch, pale, blonde Lithuanian, nods quickly at her teammates’ chatter and laughs loudly when they joke.

A year ago, she stood silent and alone in the corner, too afraid to speak.

SU wins 700th football game in blowout against Tulane
By Joe Diglio
September 21, 2013 - 6:18pm
Quarterback Terrel Hunt was responsible for five touchdowns and the special teams forced four turnovers as the Orange dominated in a 52-17 victory over the Green Wave.

The Syracuse Orange became the 15th FBS program to win 700 games Saturday, beating Tulane 52-17. Terrel Hunt led the offense in his first career start, completing 16 of 21 passes for 175 yards and four touchdowns and running in another score.

“I thought Terrel played really well,” head coach Scott Shafer said. “If he stays in rhythm he’s pretty good.”

Hunt was especially on point in the first half, going 14-for-17 passing.

Fight night in Syracuse
By DJ Summers
September 15, 2013 - 1:48pm
Amateur mixed martial arts fighters took to the caged arena at The OnCenter Crouse Hinds Theater.

While the nation glued its eyes to the biggest boxing match of the year on Saturday night, the amateurs tried their hands at mixed martial arts at Gladius VII at The OnCenter Crouse Hinds Theater. The only difference is that in New York State, amateur mixed martial arts don’t have the choice to turn pro.

Hunt, defense impresses in SU blowout victory
By Dan Connors
September 14, 2013 - 9:58pm
Terrel Hunt took over for Drew Allen early in SU's 54-0 victory over Wagner and immediately breathed life into a hapless Syracuse offense.

Three possessions, no first downs. The Syracuse offense started its home-opener much like it has all season: without much momentum or rhythm. But with the substitution of Terrel Hunt at the quarterback position, that all changed. Hunt’s first five possessions all resulted in touchdowns, as Syracuse routed Wagner 54-0 in Scott Shafer’s first career victory.

Syracuse finished with 597 yards, while only allowing 87, in a dominant win that was never truly in question.

Orange fall to No. 4 Fighting Irish
By Ogo Sylla
September 14, 2013 - 11:22am
Syracuse lost 3-0 thanks to a pair of set-piece goals by Notre Dame.

On a cold and wet Friday night, No. 4 Notre Dame shut out a helpless Syracuse squad, 3-0.

The Orange came into the game against Notre Dame with possibly the best of preparations, after having routed Manhattan 4-1 earlier in the week. But Friday’s match was a humbling experience, as Syracuse was outplayed and outmuscled throughout the contest.

Local race coordinator promotes healthy living with fun activities
By Jillian Thaw
September 13, 2013 - 1:59pm
Long-time Central New York resident Ken Hammond also displays the city of Syracuse with events like the Syracuse Half Marathon and the IronGirl Triathlon.

The Syracuse Half Marathon takes runners through the heart of downtown Syracuse, up through the northern and eastern areas and back into city. In planning those 13.1 miles, race director Ken Hammond made certain runners would pass by abandoned buildings on James Street, the once-bustling Inner Harbor and through the new developments in historical Armory Square.

Orange can't contain Northwestern offense
By John Paschall
September 8, 2013 - 12:25am
SU couldn't overcome at a 34-7 haft time deficit, falling to the Wildcats, 48-27.

Senior quarterback Drew Allen threw four interceptions and Syracuse (0-2) fell to Northwestern (2-0) 48-27.

The Orange defense struggled early on and gave up a touchdown on the first drive of the game when Wildcat quarterback Kain Colter connected with junior running back Treyvon Green for a 8-yard passing play.